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£137.70Den store dagen - Benny Borg
This beautiful song contains a huge contrast between the hopeful and the disappointing. A mother has her birthday and is waiting her children to celebrate it. Each verse starts optimistically, but the short chorus is characterized by the disappointment, that everyone calls, and cannot come. This has been tried recreated musically, mostly in the last two choruses, as it dawns on her that she will not receive a visit. It's a beautiful tune, but with a serious message that it's easy to take someone for granted.One of the elements the musicians came up with after rehearsal, was that they really liked the change between the ballad parts with even eights and the swing parts. This also gives the piece a sense of "parlando" character, which tells a story, and is therefore important to focus. It is not quite simple, as the melody also in those parts with even eights has some triplet rhythms. Therefore, this is a topic you can work on.Regarding instrumentation, Flugelhorn, Alto Saxophone and Euphonium have important roles, in addition to the rest of the first parts in the Band. The arrangement is written so you are not depending on "special" instruments. Important details are also often duplicated so you can use the arrangement for a smaller Wind Band.It is also possible to use a vocal soloist, but then you must soften the instruments that holds the melody.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£35.50
The Country Express - Jared Spears
Taking the old favorite country tune, "New River Train", Spears produces a lighthearted, exciting piece for young band. Opens with the percussion section and hand-clapping imitating an old steam engine getting underway. The band continues in a blues/gospel setting leading eventually to a country/swing section that will bring the audience to their feet.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Barnyard Blues
A terrific novelty tune with a Dixieland swing beat! Originally recorded in 1917 by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Andy's arrangement gives a small Dixieland combo a chance to shine before turning the whole band loose with duck calls, horse whinnies and cow moos that are all part of the fun in this timeless classic! Sure to be a hit on any concert!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50The Recession Depression Holiday Blues - Robert W. Smith
In these challenging economic times, what better way to show creativity and compliance than this hilarious setting of the traditional Jingle Bells? The opening announcement reminds the audience that our budgets have been cut and the band has been forced to reduce the amount of new instrument purchases. As a result, the band went to the toy shop and bought several new instruments including the kazoo, toy drum, toy xylophone, and trash can lid cymbals among others. Following the "tuning" of the toys, the swing setting kicks off and features the toys in melody, improvisation and response quotes throughout. "Now that's what I call using our resources!"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Salute to the Duke
This year your band can pay tribute to the great Duke Ellington on the 100th anniversary of his birth. From his incredible legacy of American jazz songs, Michael Sweeney has selected three of Duke's best known tunes to form this new medley for concert band. Includes: Satin Doll, Mood Indigo, and It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99St. Louis Blues
Based on the famous Canadian Brass version by master arranger Luther Henderson, here is a wonderful adaptation for concert band by Michael Brown. Opening with a bluesy medium swing feel, the tuba section is featured on the melodyalong with a small group of players. Mid-way through the arrangement, the style changes to an up-tempo Dixieland style with the melody cleverly traded between various sections of the band. This rousing number is sure to be afavorite.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95Coming for to Carry Me Home
Written as an American Juneteenth reflection, this lyrical piece is based on the spiritual "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot". A beautiful tribute to the heroes of pre-emancipation America. Opening with a moving solo that can be played by any instrument, this piece provides an excellent opportunity to feature the finest players in your band. Expertly scored to maximize the sound of your band, this composition works as the lyrical selection in any program.Original Item#: RWS-2336-00
Estimated dispatch 3-5 working days
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£39.95
Daniel Rocks - Score and Parts
Daniel Rocks! is a swing arrangement of the popular children's Sunday school tune 'Dare to be a Daniel' and will be a popular contribution to any type of wind band programme. It features a drum solo that could easily be extended to accommodate a talented drummer.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£7.95
Daniel Rocks - Score only
Daniel Rocks! is a swing arrangement of the popular children's Sunday school tune 'Dare to be a Daniel' and will be a popular contribution to any type of wind band programme. It features a drum solo that could easily be extended to accommodate a talented drummer.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.96
Scaff! - Score and Parts - Hector Berlioz
Scaff! is an adaptation of the famous 4th movement of the Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz in swing style. The story of the March to the Scaffold is a tragic one where the subject, in a depressive state over a love interest, overdoses on opium. He dreams that he has killed his beloved and after his procession to the scaffold is now witnessing his own death. This arrangement doesn't really reflect those tragic circumstances but instead redresses this great tune into a toe-tapping big band number.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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